The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, May 27, 1893 - Page 8:
Matthew McClain Dead
He Was a Blind Preacher and Pioneer of Indiana
The Rev. Matthew McClain, a blind preacher and an Indiana pioneer, died yesterday at his daughter's home on Keith Street. The funeral service will be held at West Union church. Sunday June 4, at 10:30 o'clock. Until then the body will be at Flanner & Buchanan's chapel where it may be viewed by friends. Many relatives and friends from abroad are expected, and the funeral has been deterred until their arrival.
Matthew McClain was born February 15th in Shelby County Kentucky. He came to Indiana with his parents and settled in Scott County, near the county line between Jefferson and Scott counties. He married Emily A. Swincher July 21, 1820, and began married life near the homestead of his parents, which was then only a small opening in the wild forests of Indiana. He was in early life identified with the Missionary Baptists, was promoted to the ministry by them and continued in the service as long as his physical condition permitted him, which was a great number of years. His name through southern and southeastern Indiana was extensively known. In September, 1884 he, with his family, removed from his old home in Scott county to Hamilton county, and later removed to Pike township, Marion county, seven miles from Indianapolis, where, in a new home, with his youngest son, he and his wife lived happily.
He preached occasionally until March 20, I860, when he lost his eyes by the kick of a horse and nearly lost his life After months of suffering he regained sufficient strength to take the pulpit again, and, though totally blind, delivered many impressive sermons that will be remembered by his bearers through life. His services in this capacity were always free, and extended to many denominations besides the Baptist. He preached to the colored people and to the paupers in the Marion county asylum for the poor. In 1881 his wife died. He was cared for by his youngest son, William, until about four years ago, since which time he was cared for by his eldest daughter, Mrs. Field, at whose house be died.
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Life and labors of the Rev. Matthew McClain: with recollections and events through a life of seventy years
Author: W Thomas McClain (son)
Publisher: Indianapolis : John G. Doughty, Book Printer, 1876.
Matthew McClain Dead
He Was a Blind Preacher and Pioneer of Indiana
The Rev. Matthew McClain, a blind preacher and an Indiana pioneer, died yesterday at his daughter's home on Keith Street. The funeral service will be held at West Union church. Sunday June 4, at 10:30 o'clock. Until then the body will be at Flanner & Buchanan's chapel where it may be viewed by friends. Many relatives and friends from abroad are expected, and the funeral has been deterred until their arrival.
Matthew McClain was born February 15th in Shelby County Kentucky. He came to Indiana with his parents and settled in Scott County, near the county line between Jefferson and Scott counties. He married Emily A. Swincher July 21, 1820, and began married life near the homestead of his parents, which was then only a small opening in the wild forests of Indiana. He was in early life identified with the Missionary Baptists, was promoted to the ministry by them and continued in the service as long as his physical condition permitted him, which was a great number of years. His name through southern and southeastern Indiana was extensively known. In September, 1884 he, with his family, removed from his old home in Scott county to Hamilton county, and later removed to Pike township, Marion county, seven miles from Indianapolis, where, in a new home, with his youngest son, he and his wife lived happily.
He preached occasionally until March 20, I860, when he lost his eyes by the kick of a horse and nearly lost his life After months of suffering he regained sufficient strength to take the pulpit again, and, though totally blind, delivered many impressive sermons that will be remembered by his bearers through life. His services in this capacity were always free, and extended to many denominations besides the Baptist. He preached to the colored people and to the paupers in the Marion county asylum for the poor. In 1881 his wife died. He was cared for by his youngest son, William, until about four years ago, since which time he was cared for by his eldest daughter, Mrs. Field, at whose house be died.
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Life and labors of the Rev. Matthew McClain: with recollections and events through a life of seventy years
Author: W Thomas McClain (son)
Publisher: Indianapolis : John G. Doughty, Book Printer, 1876.
The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, May 27, 1893 - Page 8:
Matthew McClain Dead
He Was a Blind Preacher and Pioneer of Indiana
The Rev. Matthew McClain, a blind preacher and an Indiana pioneer, died yesterday at his daughter's home on Keith Street. The funeral service will be held at West Union church. Sunday June 4, at 10:30 o'clock. Until then the body will be at Flanner & Buchanan's chapel where it may be viewed by friends. Many relatives and friends from abroad are expected, and the funeral has been deterred until their arrival.
Matthew McClain was born February 15th in Shelby County Kentucky. He came to Indiana with his parents and settled in Scott County, near the county line between Jefferson and Scott counties. He married Emily A. Swincher July 21, 1820, and began married life near the homestead of his parents, which was then only a small opening in the wild forests of Indiana. He was in early life identified with the Missionary Baptists, was promoted to the ministry by them and continued in the service as long as his physical condition permitted him, which was a great number of years. His name through southern and southeastern Indiana was extensively known. In September, 1884 he, with his family, removed from his old home in Scott county to Hamilton county, and later removed to Pike township, Marion county, seven miles from Indianapolis, where, in a new home, with his youngest son, he and his wife lived happily.
He preached occasionally until March 20, I860, when he lost his eyes by the kick of a horse and nearly lost his life After months of suffering he regained sufficient strength to take the pulpit again, and, though totally blind, delivered many impressive sermons that will be remembered by his bearers through life. His services in this capacity were always free, and extended to many denominations besides the Baptist. He preached to the colored people and to the paupers in the Marion county asylum for the poor. In 1881 his wife died. He was cared for by his youngest son, William, until about four years ago, since which time he was cared for by his eldest daughter, Mrs. Field, at whose house be died.
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Life and labors of the Rev. Matthew McClain: with recollections and events through a life of seventy years
Author: W Thomas McClain (son)
Publisher: Indianapolis : John G. Doughty, Book Printer, 1876.
Matthew McClain Dead
He Was a Blind Preacher and Pioneer of Indiana
The Rev. Matthew McClain, a blind preacher and an Indiana pioneer, died yesterday at his daughter's home on Keith Street. The funeral service will be held at West Union church. Sunday June 4, at 10:30 o'clock. Until then the body will be at Flanner & Buchanan's chapel where it may be viewed by friends. Many relatives and friends from abroad are expected, and the funeral has been deterred until their arrival.
Matthew McClain was born February 15th in Shelby County Kentucky. He came to Indiana with his parents and settled in Scott County, near the county line between Jefferson and Scott counties. He married Emily A. Swincher July 21, 1820, and began married life near the homestead of his parents, which was then only a small opening in the wild forests of Indiana. He was in early life identified with the Missionary Baptists, was promoted to the ministry by them and continued in the service as long as his physical condition permitted him, which was a great number of years. His name through southern and southeastern Indiana was extensively known. In September, 1884 he, with his family, removed from his old home in Scott county to Hamilton county, and later removed to Pike township, Marion county, seven miles from Indianapolis, where, in a new home, with his youngest son, he and his wife lived happily.
He preached occasionally until March 20, I860, when he lost his eyes by the kick of a horse and nearly lost his life After months of suffering he regained sufficient strength to take the pulpit again, and, though totally blind, delivered many impressive sermons that will be remembered by his bearers through life. His services in this capacity were always free, and extended to many denominations besides the Baptist. He preached to the colored people and to the paupers in the Marion county asylum for the poor. In 1881 his wife died. He was cared for by his youngest son, William, until about four years ago, since which time he was cared for by his eldest daughter, Mrs. Field, at whose house be died.
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Life and labors of the Rev. Matthew McClain: with recollections and events through a life of seventy years
Author: W Thomas McClain (son)
Publisher: Indianapolis : John G. Doughty, Book Printer, 1876.
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burial: OCT 12,1920
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